crikey
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[edit] English
[edit] Pronunciation
- Rhymes: -aɪki
[edit] Interjection
crikey
- (especially Australia, not as often, UK) Used euphemistically for Christ as a mild expression of surprise.
- Used as an exclamation, or as an emphasis of fact at the conclusion of a statement.
- Crikey, it’s hot today!
- (especially Australia) Often used with Moses, similar to crikey on its own.
- Crikey moses!

